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 SUMMARY       Treat success and failure on the same wavelength'      "Success and failure are parts of anybody's life. The key is self-belief and performing consistently in tough conditions," V.V.S. Laxman tells V. V. Subrahmanyam. One of the finest players in contemporary cricket has called it a day. For someone who delighted cricket lovers with his brilliance with the willow for 16 long years in test cricket, Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman announced his retirement at a crowded media conference in Hyderabad, ahead of the two-test series against New Zealand. The 37-year-old star batsman, who was part of the fabulous batting line-up which helped India become the No. 1 test team, shares his experiences and thoughts in an exclusive interview with Sportstar.      Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman, popularly known as VVS Laxman is one of the finest players of the contemporary cricket. He is known for his grace and elegance in batting. His ...

  Jessica is a young poetess who speaks about a true player. According to her a true player is one who never gives up in the event of a defeat because success and failure are common in games and sports. They should play in the true spirit of a game. A player should forget his/her mistakes and learn from every mistake and correct himself/herself. They should not give up at the sound of the buzzer.      The poetess says that the players should not complain about their play time because it is an unacceptable crime. They should be ready to play at any time and under any conditions. Every game has certain speed. So they should practise the game speed.      Though a player is not the best he/she has to play to the best of their ability to win the game. They should not compromise and settle for anything less than the victory. She strongly feels that the player has to practise any time, day or night. They should admit that they are fine even though they are in...

This story talks about the feelings of an athlete as he pursues his dream. Read about a nerve wracking day in Michael Stone's life as he prepares to take the ultimate test of his sports career. It is an awe-inspiring achievement that will leave you breathless.   Michael Stone was a blind man who had a dream of flying. He wanted to become a pole vaulter to fulfil his dream. Pole vaulting is truly the glamorous event of any track and field competition. The sportsman has to combine the grace of a gymnast with the strength of bodybuilder Pole vaulting has the element of flying. The thought of flying as high as a two-storeyed building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.   Michael had drawn inspiration from his mother. She used to tell him numerous stories about flying as he was growing up. She used to describe the landscapes from a bird's eye view. They were very fascinating for the young Michael. Her excitement and passion for details made Michael's dreams full ...